Overview of Brass Chamber Ensemble Program

The Philharmonic Association has a history of brass ensembles that have complimented the full orchestra experience for our brass participants since 2006. These have included large brass and percussion ensembles, brass ensembles, horn quartets, and a brass quintet. We would like to continue with a Triangle Youth Philharmonic Brass Quintet. Quintet members must be dedicated to practicing their parts individually, and on their own as a group, to get the maximum benefit from monthly coaching sessions from members of the North Carolina Symphony. Read more in the Chamber Ensemble Handbook.

Alex Fioto, Brass Ensemble Coach

Alex Fioto, Brass Ensemble Coach

Alex Fioto enjoys a multifaceted career as a professional trumpet player in Raleigh. He received a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Music degree from Rice University where he studied with William Campbell and Marie Speziale, respectively. Alex has performed with orchestras such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, North Carolina Symphony, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra and has appeared as principal trumpet of the San Antonio Symphony.

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The mission of the Philharmonic Association (PA) is to provide an opportunity for young musicians to learn, understand, and perform all genres of great classical and jazz music; to provide professional training to promote the students’ participation in and lifelong understanding and love of great classical and jazz music; and to increase family awareness and community interest in order to ensure continuing appreciation of, participation in, and financial support of these musical activities.